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# birthright
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## Definition:
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The term “birthright” in the Bible refers to the honor, family name, and physical wealth that was normally given to the firstborn son in a family.
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* The birthright of the firstborn son included a double portion of the father’s inheritance.
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* A king’s firstborn son was normally given the birthright to rule after his father died.
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* Esau sold his birthright to his younger brother Jacob. Because of this, Jacob inherited the blessing of the firstborn instead of Esau.
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* The birthright also included the honor of having the family descendants traced through the firstborn son’s line.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Possible ways to translate “birthright” could include, “rights and wealth of the firstborn son” or “family honor” or “privilege and inheritance of the firstborn.”
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(See also: [firstborn](../other/firstborn.md), [inherit](../kt/inherit.md), [descendant](../other/descendant.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Chronicles 5:1](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/05/01)
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* [Genesis 25:34](rc://en/tn/help/gen/25/34)
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* [Genesis 43:33](rc://en/tn/help/gen/43/33)
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* [Hebrews 12:14-17](rc://en/tn/help/heb/12/14)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H1062, G4415
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